Eileen Manassian Poet Narrative

New Year- New Bomb Blast

On December 7, 2013 a bomb blast killed former Lebanese Minister, Mohammad Chatah and several others. Less than an hour ago, another bomb blast took place in the Dahieh area in Beirut. My husband is away....my daughter is out at a friend's house, and I'm sick to my stomach of not knowing......where is safe, where can we go? This is the latest Post on FB by a student of mine showing a picture of the explosion. "New Year....New Bomb." 

     I'm tired of this. I'm tired of the rest of the world turning a blind eye. I'm tired of feeling guilty because I'm in my nice warm house and there are Syrian refugees living in tents. There are little children dying of the cold. I'm tired of hearing of the blood of martyrs being spilled. I'm tired of hoping and wishing for peace for this country and knowing....it will NEVER be. I'm tired.

    I'm tired of reliving fear. Tired of worrying about the safety of my brother who lives in the downtown area where all the political figures have their mansions. I'm tired of hearing him talking about some embedded glass shard working its way out of the skin of his face...even now. He and his wife were injured in the bomb blast that killed Prime Minister Rafic Hariri years ago, scarring their faces for life.

I'M TIRED OF THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I AM TIRED...

Eileen M Ghali

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Charmaine Chircop January 6, 2014 at 11:05 AM Hi Eileen..How are you ? Stay safe dear..I miss you Eileen Manassian January 6, 2014 at 11:25 AM Thanks, sweetie pie. I've been unwell. I've spent some time at my brother's place in downtown Beirut. Saw a great deal of military men today on the roads. Some important figure must have been passing by. Got home safely. I'm now trying to recuperate. Thanks for the love, sweetie pie. I so appreciate it! Hugs

Poet Tacito January 6, 2014 at 8:13 AM Many share your sadness in this. *Big hug to you* Eileen Manassian January 6, 2014 at 11:24 AM Thanks, Drake. Glad to see you're back. Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis January 5, 2014 at 12:34 PM Your cry of BEING TIRED my dearest Eileen is heard around the world by those who share your tender heart and your peaceful soul! They might not be that many BUT they feel you, they understand you and try to help! Of course, explosions are louder than any word of concern one may offer BUT that of love! IF ONLY we could love one-another as HE HAS taught us, how easier things would be! DO NOT Despair my dear, for the LORD counts on YOU! Me para poly agape! LOL! Eileen Manassian January 5, 2014 at 1:52 PM Demetri mou.....your words calm my soul. Yes.....He does hear. Thank you for being so supportive and caring. O Theos na sou evlogeisee...sorry for the spelling...LOL... Me perisotera agapi....LOL...

Ken Carroll January 5, 2014 at 12:14 PM Hi Eileen, Sometimes it feels we are on the eve of destruction..I feel you..Be safe.. Ken Eileen Manassian January 5, 2014 at 1:49 PM It does seem so, doesn't it???? Thanks for visiting, Ken....Always good to have a visit from you.... :-D

Weston Gregory January 4, 2014 at 3:43 PM eileen Ghali accept my deepest gratitude for this piece, I am moved by the honesty and the hope...(a shard of glass working out of his face) powerful... should we work together i believe we will become victors... the most high god bless you and your family... keeping you in my prayer Eileen Manassian January 5, 2014 at 1:38 PM Thank you, Weston, for feeling with me. I appreciate it. Things are quiet for now....Let's hope for the best. Yes....the place where the glass is working its way out is red. I touched it and my brother winced...Poor man...after all this time. Bless you for your prayers....

Richard Lamoureux January 3, 2014 at 7:33 PM This is so sad Eileen. I'm sorry your country is going through such turmoil. Sometimes it is easy to take for granted what a peaceful place I live in. My prayers are with your people. Eileen Manassian January 4, 2014 at 7:32 AM Thanks, Richard.....I appreciate you concern....I'm visiting my brother over the weekend. They didn't want me to be alone since all the family is gone. This area is high risk due to all the politicians living nearby.....We just hope for the best. Thanks for the post and prayers....hugs

Nette Onclaud January 3, 2014 at 2:56 PM i hear you loud and clear, eileen... i feel with you; it's not right for lives to be destroyed.. keep the faith and let my huggs warm you... stay well! Eileen Manassian January 4, 2014 at 8:27 AM Thanks, Nette.....Destruction of property......but more destruction of peace of mind and sanity. Thanks for the love....

Painted Hunter January 3, 2014 at 1:58 PM Eileen, may God keep his hand over you and your family. This was a powerful write. It's easy for some of us to take things for granted...like peace. Hope you are safe....Caleb Eileen Manassian January 4, 2014 at 8:28 AM Awwww....thanks ever so much, Caleb....I appreciate your heartfelt concern.....God bless....

Carrie Richards January 2, 2014 at 6:48 PM I am so sorry, dear Eileen, that you must live in fear, worry, despair and as if those of us across the globe are not listening. Please feel the love and prayers I send at this very moment. I will pray for peace and for your peace of mind. Big hugs... I wish there were more I could do for you. Eileen Manassian January 3, 2014 at 9:58 AM Carrie, this is such a lovely and sweet post. I am so grateful that I have friends here who would actually care enough to reach out this way. Thank you. Though none of the

Donna Jones January 2, 2014 at 6:01 PM Just a few short years ago my dearest you couldn't reach across the internet to share your fears with us...we share your pain and send prayers.....hug.....MD Eileen Manassian January 4, 2014 at 8:31 AM MD.....I feel your love across all these miles....LOVE YOU!!!! Yes, Internet helps.....Hugs

Ilene Bauer January 2, 2014 at 5:51 PM so sad but so powerfully said! we can only hope that peace will prevail... Eileen Manassian January 4, 2014 at 8:32 AM Yes, Ilene....that is my wish as well.....Thanks for visiting....

Charmaine Chircop January 2, 2014 at 4:10 PM I am sorry you,your family and your people have to.pass from all this my dear friend.I wish I could reach out to hug you and your family..May peace reign soon ..Prayer can do miracles..Let us pray!!!Hugs Eileen Manassian January 4, 2014 at 8:34 AM I have felt your hug through these loving words. Thanks, sweetheart!! A miracle would be appreciated.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri January 2, 2014 at 11:43 AM Ah eileen im sick n maddened to hear of all needless violence, backlashes n all! Instead of lightin up fireworks they blow bombs. Thanx 4 d informativ narrativ. Stay safe. Fond New yr wishes still. Eileen Manassian January 4, 2014 at 8:35 AM Thanks for the empathy you have shown. I'm touched by your words. May God bless ypu abundantly.

Aiyah Torres January 2, 2014 at 9:35 AM I feel sorry about it, Eileen.. :( .. but don't lose your faith..God has a best plan for us..for this world..just keep on believing..and have faith..one day, He'll end up this chaos,He'll wipe away the tears in our eyes, no more injustice and pain..Nice poem,, huggs and love, AiyaH =) Eileen Manassian January 2, 2014 at 9:38 AM Thanks, my dear. I know....the coming of the Prince of Peace. One day all war and bloodshed will cease, but for now.....lives are lost and people suffer. It hurts. Thanks for your kind note, my dear. God bless you for reaching out.